Tips To Make Your Home Earthquake Ready

Many people may think earthquakes are limited to California and Alaska, but the reality is that anyone west of the Rockies and even parts of the East Coast are in an earthquake zone.

Is Your Home and Family Prepared if Another 'Big One' Comes Along?

If you live in an earthquake prone area, here are some tips from the Institute for Business & Home Safety to make sure you're prepared.

Planning for an Earthquake

Become familiar with your community's disaster preparedness plans and create a family plan with escape routes, an emergency meeting place and a contact point to communicate with concerned relatives.

Make certain all adult and teenage family members know where your gas, electric and water main shutoff controls are and how to turn them off if there is a leak or electrical short. Keep necessary tools close by.

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